Job Title: Research Associate - Public awareness of palliative care and advance care planning
School: School of Nursing and Paramedic Science
Salary: £29,636 - £31,429 pro rata
Closing Date: 7 December 2022
Reference Number: 016522
Part-time 0.4 FTE, Fixed term until 31 October 2023

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post holder will be primarily involved in a research project exploring the public’s awareness and knowledge of palliative care and advance care planning.

- ABOUT YOU -

Applicants should:

- Hold a primary degree in a relevant discipline.
- Hold, or about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area.
- Have experience in the use of qualitative analysis and statistical packages e.g., SPSS.
- Have evidence of having prepared high-quality research reports and presentations.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed.
- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1%.
- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.
- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.
- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

The School of Nursing and Paramedic Science holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

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The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.